Slide 1: Integrated Report
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Slide 2: Summary
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Slide 3: About this Report
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Slide 5: Highlights: Non-negotiable values
Sian Dos Non-negotiable values Sattyandel-bergot peoplenou actonsarenon-nesotabe values for us. We ended the yer wth en ecient eauercy of 108 per mito men-hours worked in ine wh the performace ofthe best componis Inthe sector he Wor In 2023, we strengthened or Human Retaity Program, tain ons tne! 19
Slide 6: Highlights: bio-based growth
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Slide 7: Highlights: innovation and financial health
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Slide 8: Message from the chairman
coomecei.” Dre Message from the chairman onze Dear renders, Tay, society ls experiencing a cholenne slabs scenario, ‘the same time s they face soctoeconom and geopolt- rea sss round te world Such a8 Wor Infetonsry es ses rg cost of Ing nd humontavin rss, ey are ‘8 looting for Solutions to adress Ye
Slide 9: Commitment to foundations
° Commitment to foundations The perpetuty ad growth the business re combinadwith the bonds bu with nested por ‘es basedon ete, nest ae transparent behavior lor deco Acting in aecodance _ withthe low acest spverance practices is paramcuntn2023,Bresiemcontnuestoadvence Is comotonce system: we maintain
Slide 10: Highlights by capital
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Slide 12: Who we are
Who we are
Slide 13: Our supply chain
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Slide 15: Our products
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Slide 16: Packaging and consumer goods
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Slide 17: Our products
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Slide 18: Our products
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Slide 19: Agriculture and food
>) Agriculture and food Braskem products used ~ Infrastructure, housing, water availability, and sanitation f ef i i j i i Fs z ~ Packaging and consumer goods I i i i {
Slide 20: Business model
Business model 66 Ourcorporate strategy guides the generation of Integrated value throughout the chain inwhich ‘we operate, ‘minimizing ecceceoe eee aw the impacts of the cycle and capturing ‘opportunities.
Slide 21: Our sustainable development journey
Our sustainable development journey noes) 7) 21 | itortnd Report 2003,
Slide 22: All in for the future
ALLIN FOR THE FUTURE Soen) ‘Gur strategy from aurzose te valve TT Creating positive impact and value to all: @D 0s 3. prove people's lives by creating sustainable TI ee ee Eafe rene JAUHORLAINOTeh chemicals and plastics. Racial! sts soe Peeples Somme ae cae BR Boemnssne censors pee san-negotinele va
Slide 23: Materiality
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Slide 24: Materiality Matrix
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Slide 25: Sustainable Development Objectives
Sustainable Development Objectives ‘Bese on our moter. n2020, we set ou seconde ang ter sustaintie devgpmece objectives, cok buting to Be Sustlnsbie Development Gass (SOG) of he UN, wears to be ate 200 en 060 Breve adie rom the Consent worse of etal heurgeney ads Ingen orstneneton ect fos prety wach
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Slide 27: Results
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Slide 28: Risk management
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Slide 30: Braskem Commitment to Maceió
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Slide 31: Stabilization and continuous ground monitoring
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Slide 32: Drainage and vegetation cover
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Slide 33: Environmental Action Plan
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Slide 34: Timeline and main collective actions
Timeline and main collective actions Since the recorded earthquake, Braskem has been implementing the Mine Closure Plan and actions defined with the authorities. 2018 2018 2020 2021 2023 e 2 8 -e- ad 3 a @ e@ eae cor napart here gn 06 MOS se PE “aarp grin FCF paren ‘ihthemunarsctestn ct ot oan Sen r
Slide 35: Business
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Slide 36: Operating results
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Slide 37: Financial Results
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Slide 39: Corporate Strategy 2030
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Slide 40: Strategic pillars and growth avenues
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Slide 42: CO2e initiatives on the Roadmap 2030
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Slide 43: Decarbonization projects
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Slide 44: I'm green polyethylene
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Slide 45: Bio-based joint ventures
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Slide 46: Circular economy partnership
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Slide 47: Recycling partnerships and acquisitions
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Slide 49: Climate change
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Slide 50: Inventory of Greenhouse Gases
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Slide 51: Life Cycle Assessment
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Slide 52: Advocacy on climate change
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Slide 53: Water consumption and water security
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Slide 55: Plastic waste
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Slide 56: Circular economy at festivals
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Slide 57: Human rights and social responsibility
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Slide 58: Supply chain and responsible sourcing
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Slide 59: Social investments and global impact
2 00000000008 Through private social investments, donations, and volunteer work, In 2023 we allocated approximately US$5.6 million in social responsibility actions, with 215 social initiatives in Brazil, Mexico, the United States and Europe, directly benefiting more than 350 thousand people. Global
Slide 60: Social impact projects
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Slide 61: Productivity and competitiveness
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Slide 62: Process safety and HSE
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Slide 63: Operational eco-efficiency
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Slide 64: Portfolio between commodities and specialties
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Slide 65: Traditional business: technology and polymer-focused
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Slide 66: Innovation projects
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Slide 67: Innovation results
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Slide 68: Oxygea Ventures
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Slide 70: Safety conversations
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Slide 71: Product management and safety
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Slide 72: Team members
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Slide 73: People and diversity data
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Slide 74: Diversity, equity and inclusion
Inne wath curruman rts appecach we we contd to ae moting versity, equity and inclusion (DEAD) rss our entea thane rough caches 2030: sor gos) sabi omazcmsos fonen 7 a a repean = = 2 * 2 | regrted Report 2028 For the third consecutive year, Braskem was included on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.
Slide 75: Internship and talent programs
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Slide 76: Health and well-being
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Slide 77: Customers and suppliers
Customers and suppliers Together with our supplies and customers, we seek to impxove ‘ur operations and offer society ‘ever more sustainable solutions. those communities surrounding our operations is eritical to a long-lasting ‘and trusting relationship. tives ad projects toe ‘eons projets in tn nt
Slide 78: The Plastic Transforms Movement
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Slide 79: Supplier Sustainability Recognition
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Slide 80: Governance
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Slide 120: Forward-looking statements
This report on Form 6-K may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on our management’s current view and estimates of future economic and other circumst